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Larson Lifestyle Center

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Located at the corner of Stockwell and 52nd streets, the Larson Lifestyle Center is a fitness and aquatic facility catering to the needs of students and the Lincoln community.

Click the headings below to learn more about our services and facilities, or contact us for more information.

Swimming

We offer a 25-meter indoor pool with year-round swimming lessons, daily water aerobic classes and lap swims. The pool area includes a jacuzzi and diving boards. The Swim Club is for those who want to track their laps and progress. See the schedule below for lap and open swim times.

Weights and Fitness

The fitness center features cardiovascular machines, Body Master equipment and free weights. Personal training sessions are available by contacting the front desk for an appointment. See the facility schedule below for hours.

Mission

The Larson Lifestyle Center mission is to provide a fitness and aquatic facility with courteous, dependable and knowledgeable assistance for the improved health of our patrons, all for the glory of God.

Facility Schedule

Weight and fitness room hours:

Sunday: 7:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.; 3:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

Monday-Thursday: 5:45 a.m.-10:00 p.m.

Friday: 5:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Closing time is 5:30 p.m. March-Oct.)

Lap Swim schedule:

Sunday: 7:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.; 3:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

Monday-Thursday: 5:45 a.m.-9:00 a.m.; 11:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m.;

3:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.

Friday: 5:45 a.m.-9:00 a.m.; 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m

*When swimming lessons are in session lap lanes may not be available. (4:30 - 6:30 pm)

Become a Member

Membership is free for Union College students and available for a fee to the community on a quarterly, semi-annual and annual basis. To purchase a membership, stop by the front desk of the Lifestyle Center. The following rates have been in effect since of June 1, 2013:

Individual

Quarter

$ 120.00

Biannual

$ 210.00

Annual

$ 360.00

Couple

Quarter

$ 135.00

Biannual

$ 240.00

Annual

$ 420.00

Family

Quarter

$ 180.00

Biannual

$ 300.00

Annual

$ 480.00

Note: A 10-percent senior citizen discount is given to people 55 and older.

All memberships will be pro-rated to expire at the end of the month. Monthly memberships will be pro-rated to the end of the current month, plus the fee for the following months.

Membership fees entitle the user to unlimited use of the facilities during regularly scheduled hours.

For Annual Members: Water aerobic classes are free and swim lessons are discounted.

Please refer to the facility schedule (above) for the hours of availability.

Party Hosting

Want to host a party at the Larson Lifestyle Center? Contact Mary Jean Horst for more information.

History of the Lifestyle Center

The plans and financing of the Larson Lifestyle Center were voted on in January 1977. Architect Larry Enersen of Clark & Enersen was hired in January and the finances were approved in February of that year.

A construction contractor was hired and construction began in May of 1978. Construction was projected to be completed September 1979. In the summer of 1981, the pool opened for student use as well as for community swimming lessons.

In May 1981, the Union College Health Complex became officially known as the Larson Lifestyle Center, named after a physician by the name of Dr. Ernest Larson, who gave generously for the completion of the complex.